Schools in Spencer, Iowa (2025)
5 schools · 2,094 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 442.
Spencer, in Iowa, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,094 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Spencer's schools is 442, above the Iowa median of 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Fairview Park Elementary (79.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Spencer Middle School (75.8, top 25% of middle schools nationally), and Lincoln Elementary School (74.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Spencer High School (688 students), Spencer Middle School (514 students), Lincoln Elementary School (442 students).
Ranked schools in Spencer
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Iowa.
- 179Fairview Park ElementarySpencer · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 249 students
- 276Spencer Middle SchoolSpencer · Public Middle83% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 374Lincoln Elementary SchoolSpencer · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 442 students
- 471Spencer High SchoolSpencer · Public High72% Math proficiency · 688 students
- 564Johnson ElementarySpencer · Public Elementary53.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 201 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview Park Elementary Spencer · Elementary · Grades 1–2 | Public | 79.0 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 249 |
| 2 | Spencer Middle School Spencer · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 75.8 Top 25% | 83% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 3 | Lincoln Elementary School Spencer · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 74.3 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 442 |
| 4 | Spencer High School Spencer · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 71.4 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 688 |
| 5 | Johnson Elementary Spencer · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 64.0 Top 50% | 53.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 201 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Spencer?
Fairview Park Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Spencer with a Success Index (US) of 79.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Spencer?
Spencer has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 2,094 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Spencer?
The median Enrollment across schools in Spencer is 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.